Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is a favorite tradition featuring a million lights, botanical decorations, model trains, festive dinners, warming fire, hot chocolate and s’mores, and more!
One of Central Virginia’s most-anticipated plant sales. Dozens of vendors and knowledgeable Garden volunteers help you choose your best plants! The Fall Plant Sale is held outside in Parking Lot B at the Garden (no admission fee or ticket necessary.)
Celebrate Indigenous culture, community, and connection at Kenaanee Native Arts Festival, a vibrant gathering at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Pamunkey Tribe and Indigenous voices from across the East Coast. Rooted in the spirit of “Kenaanee”—the Pamunkey word for friendship—this event uplifts Native traditions through art, storytelling, food, and play. Enjoy short […]
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Genworth are pleased to announce Genworth Free Community Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. All visitors receive free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, […]
Sophia is a 21-year-old woman with Down syndrome who lives life out loud and in vibrant color. She has studied Chinese brushstroke/Sumi-e watercolor painting for several years. More recently, she’s begun to explore acrylic painting, pottery, and collages — as well as helping to create murals in her community. Sophia’s paintings have been displayed at […]
In this two-part exhibition, artist Leah Raintree and the family-run business La Amatista offer distinct yet complementary perspectives on the Earth’s deep material history. Through drawings infused with ocean sediment, and ethically-sourced Uruguayan amethysts brought directly from the ground with care, both contributors explore how natural materials can become conduits for reflection, responsibility, and reverence. […]
Come and dance and enjoy live music with us on Thursday August 21st at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. It's an early show from 5PM - 8PM. Bring a portable chair. Bring your dog if you'd like. Food and drinks available.
Garden admission will be FREE on July 4th to celebrate the holiday. We’re excited to be able to offer a day of relaxation and fun with 50 acres of gardens, beautiful flowers, and shaded woodland paths The universally-accessible Klaus Family Tree House will be open for all to enjoy, as will Waterway splash pad in […]
Journey through the incredible life and inspiring art of Anh-Van Truong. Born in Vietnam in 1952, Anh-Van survived unimaginable hardships–escaping her homeland after the 1975 Communist takeover, enduring multiple failed escape attempts, and finally making it to freedom on a boat with only a 3% chance of survival. After a year-and-a-half in a refugee camp […]
Relax on Thursday evenings mid-May through October at Flowers After 5, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's live music series featuring a diverse mix of local and regional acts held in the Grace Arents Garden, adjacent to historic Bloemendaal House. Visit the Garden's website to see the lineup of bands and performance dates. Performances run from 5-8p.m. […]
Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical is FREE on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in honor of Juneteenth! Join us for a full day of joy, reflection, and community as we honor Juneteenth with music, art, storytelling, and more. Start the morning with a special storytime featuring "A Flag for Juneteenth" with Shauntae Lilly at 10am (in […]
Portraits of Place is part of a series of site-specific botanical collaborations that honor the land and our connection to it, created by artist Hillary Waters Fayle. Sourced from parks, gardens, or private properties, each piece pays tribute to the people who have come before—those who tilled the soil, planted seeds, or tended trees and […]
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